Magnificent Japanese Planer "Hira Kanna" 70mm from the famous "Sekikawa Seikichi"

This brand-new "Hira Kanna" Japanese plane has a 70 mm wide blade. It is imported directly from Japan. The plane was forged by the famous "Sekikawa Seikichi" in the town of Yoita, in Echigo prefecture. He is a master blacksmith still in activity, renowned for his blue steel blades.

The Dai (Japanese white oak block) is solid and in perfect condition; the sole is perfect and perfectly straight. The Dai measures: length 288 mm, width 89 mm, height 36 mm. It is very sturdy and heavy... The oak grain selection is just perfect (very stable). The Dai features a Tsutsumi, which is a small machining detail at the mouth; this part left during machining allows the mouth to be closed slightly more. The bed for the iron has been adjusted after more than six months of storage. This adjustment allows the blade to descend correctly to the mouth, with pressure, but not too much to avoid deforming the Dai.

The iron is made of hand-forged laminated carbon steel. It is blue steel (Blue Paper = Aogami). The cutting edge performs very well; it has been sharpened specifically on a Japanese water stone (JNAT) at an angle of approximately 26°. The signature is magnificent and the chip breaker is very thick and laminated.

This kanna is of excellent forge and the Dai is perfectly executed. It belongs to that class of artisans who work with the greatest devotion at their forge, like the Yamamoto, Mizuno, etc. It is a very beautiful kanna, very well preserved, which partly explains its price. It is almost ready for use. You will need to sharpen the chip breaker and adjust the sole.

This is a premium quality plane for an experienced user or a user who would like to take it to the next level. It can be used in joinery, on timber framing pieces, or for cabinetmaking panel work. The plane can be delivered raw or adjusted (sole) according to your convenience. New planes always need an initial series of adjustments before use. I will provide all the advice for its proper use and adjustments.

Unlike European planes, Japanese planes are pulled instead of pushed. With this tool, you will be able to discover Japanese tools. For carpenters, cabinetmakers, sculptors, joiners, or simply (advanced) DIY enthusiasts.